Archive for the ‘Midwest Reproductive’ Category

Find answers to egg freezing FAQs Technological advances have allowed Dan Gehlbach MD to offer our patients the latest fertility treatments, including fertility preservation via egg freezing. Thanks to vitrification, a rapid freezing process, we can utilize egg freezing to help our patients conceive when the time is right for them. Our Kansas fertility center…Read the Rest of Article

Understanding Embryo Transfer Infertility treatment often involves a variety of tests and procedures. Dan Gehlbach MD, the medical director of our Kansas fertility center, wants men and women to feel comfortable as they undergo treatment, which may include in vitro fertilization, or IVF. One critical step in the IVF process is embryo transfer. Our Kansas…Read the Rest of Article

Shining a spotlight on the ASRM 2017 Midwest Reproductive Center is committed to providing exceptional fertility treatment. With over 30 years of experience, Dan Gehlbach, M.D., combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. To ensure first-rate experiences for our patients, our Kansas fertility center stays up to date on the latest medical advances by attending events…Read the Rest of Article

Do fertility supplements work? Our Kansas fertility center expert provides answers Couples and individuals dealing with infertility often look for any solutions to assist them in getting pregnant. Not surprisingly, patients at our Kansas fertility center often ask about the use of fertility supplements. Dr. Dan Gehlbach, the medical director at Midwest Reproductive Center, wants…Read the Rest of Article

Valentine’s Day advice for rekindling your relationship during infertility treatment Trying to conceive can be a challenge, physically and emotionally. When you are struggling to get pregnant, you can easily shift focus away from each other. For Valentine’s Day, Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the team at our Kansas fertility center want to remind patients to…Read the Rest of Article

IVF Doesn’t Have to Be the Main Course this Thanksgiving Trying to conceive can be a challenge, both physically and emotionally. The holiday season can trigger anxiety for anyone planning for IVF, but our Kansas City fertility center team reminds you to focus on each other this Thanksgiving and move IVF to the back burner….Read the Rest of Article

Pregnancy is not impossible after you have your tubes tied: Tubal reversal surgery can help restore your fertility We know that life takes many twists and turns, and women who have had a tubal ligation for permanent birth control may decide that they want the opportunity to get pregnant after all. For many women, tubal…Read the Rest of Article

Thinking about getting pregnant? Fibroid embolization is not currently recommended for women who want to get pregnant and preserve their fertility Uterine fibroids can be a factor in infertility in about 5-10% of infertile women. At our Kansas City fertility center, we do a thorough evaluation of each woman to determine what is causing fertility…Read the Rest of Article

Our Kansas City fertility doctor explains the correlation between endometriosis and infertility Approximately five million women in the U.S. suffer from endometriosis, a medical condition defined by tissue from the uterine lining (endometrium) growing outside the uterus. Besides causing symptoms like bleeding, digestive issues and abdominal pain, endometriosis can also negatively impact fertility. At Midwest…Read the Rest of Article

The holidays are filled with all sorts of expectations. Not only are we supposed to be in a celebratory mood, we’re often invited to celebrations with families that make it hard to forget the stress and infertility issues we’re experiencing in our “normal” lives. For couples that are in the process of trying to conceive,…Read the Rest of Article